DOCSLIB.ORG

Horologicaltm TIMES February 2003

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Horologicaltm TIMES February 2003 HoROLOGICALTM TIMES February 2003 American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute ~ DOUBLE FLANGE Plastic Envelope MASTER ASSORTMEN't~"""""'==... Holder '*Esfuger &CO ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;?~t;;OI~;IJI~ DoubleMaster Flange ~~ Assortment ~::; #82.2006 This new envelope • 36 different sizes holder keeps your repair and • Includes 1.3, 1.5, 1.8 dia. storage envelopes organized and ready for quick retrieval and identification. Made of clear acrylic with Combines a full range of sizes, three dividers to hold envelopes in order. Measures 6mm to 24mm, in three thickness- 105/s" X 33/s" X 3'h". 0 1.30mm, 1.50mm, 1.80mm. In a hinged plastic box. Refills available. (Reg. Price $65.00) PLAIN Job Envelopes Heavy Duty • Helps Protect Jobs' SHORT-END 3-1/8" X 5-1/2" Buckle Spring Bars Very handy to have and can be rubber stamped with your name & address. Identifies your work when you send ~ Es<;l lJ ~r &Co. sample orders to your supplier SHORT-END BuCKlE SPRING BAR and helps prevent misdirected orders. All have gummed flaps. ASSORTMENT 0 82.100 Brown #61.114 • White #61.116 SJ35o SJJOOO s24oo Box of 500 Lots of 5000 2 Boxes (1 000) • Contains 100 pieces • 10 different sizes (Reg. Price $22.50) A very popular selection of spring bars Watch & designed to fit foldover buckles on Seiko, Citizen and others. The BESTFIT Supplied in a handy, ten bottle assortment box. Jewelry Repair Watch and Jewelry Repair Record Book Record Book SUPER-THIN Stainless Steel * Complete Information: • Name & address of owner • Tag & record number Spring Bar Assorbnent • Dates: received -repaired- delivered ·-:~~~~~11 450 Pieces- ONLY 1.2JDJD THICK! • Received by- Delivered to • Complete description: Case- Case#, Movement# -Markings • Repairs made -Charges - Special information '* E.'i'ilir~'t'r & c:c .>. (Reg. Price SUPER-THIN (1.20mm) * Easy to Enter: $18.95) -= I::Q;io • Facts are arranged for easy entry as they occur STAINLESS STEEL • Wide spaces between lines SPRING BAR ASSORTMENT • Wide spaces for each category of information #82.092 • 2000 entries 18-Sizes 450-Piece~ * Easy to Refer To: Each line is a complete transaction w ith all information at your fingertips. Double flange spring bars have a diameter of only * Made to Last: 1.20mm! Lengths range from 7mm to 24mm. These records should be kept for at least 3 years. 18 different sizes. A total of 450 pieces. In stainless steel. * Overall Size: 8-3/4" x 11 -1/4" -- 1· G 1165 Medallion Dr. • St. Paul, MN 55120 ~ -:, Ess lf1gef & Q. Toll Free Phone Orders Toll Free Fax Orders (24 Hrs) 80 Years Young -And Growing 1-800-328-0205 Fax: 1-800-548-9304 VOLUME 27 HoROLOGICALm NUMBER2 TIMES CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2003 An Official Publication of the American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES FEATURE ARTICLES AWl, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-367-2924 or (513) 367-9800 Patek Philippe Westminster Chime With Grande Complications 8 Fax: (513) 367-1414 The Levers of American Striking Movements, Part 1 10 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.awi-net.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM (EST) By David J. LaBounty Closed National Holidays The Timex (GPS) Watch, By Ben Matz 30 Donna K. Baas: Managing Editor, Advertising Manager Katherine J. Ortt: Associate Editor, Layout/Design Associate COLUMNS James E. Lubic, CMW: Executive Director & The Modern German Clock Movement, By Mark Butterworth 18 Education & Technical Director Lucy Fuleki: Assistant Executive Director Part 31, Hermie Technical Specifications Thomas J. Pack, CPA: Finance Director Technically Watches, By Archie B. Perkins 22 Laurie Penman: Clock Instructor Nancy L. Wellmann: Education Coordinator Part 57, The 14 Size Waltham Chronograph Sharon McManus: Membership Coordinator Mary Huff: Shipping Coordinator Melanie Frye: Receptionist/Secretary DEPARTMENTS Steve Jones: Audiovisual Manager Gary Richards: AWl-ELM Trust Development Director President's Message, By Jack Kurdzionak 2 HOROLOGICAL TIMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Executive Director's Message, By James E. Lubic 2 Linda Chrysler: Chairman Questions & Answers, By David A. Christianson 4 Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW Robert Ockenden, CMC Ask Huck, By J. M. Huckabee 6 Robert D. Porter, CMW Frank Poye, CW Letter to the Editor 9 Thomas Schomaker, CMW Book Review, By Robert Porter 28 Manuel J. Yazijian From the Workshop, By Jack Kurdzionak 32 AWl OFFICERS Jack Kurdzionak, CW: President Bulletin Board 35 Jim Door: First Vice President Frank Poye, CW: Second Vice President Affiliate Chapter Report, By John F. Kurdzionak 36 Alice B. Carpenter, CMW, CMEW: Secretary AWl New Members 39 Mark Butterworth: Treasurer Classified Advertising 44 AWl DIRECTORS Fred Burckhardt, FAWI Advertisers' Index 48 Ron DeCorte, CMW AWl Employee Directory 48 Wes Door, CMW, FAWI Henry Frystak, CMW Robert D. Porter, CMW Marshall F. Richmond, CMW EDUCATION Dennis Warner ETA SA 2003 Training Center 16 Manuel Jean Yazijian John Kurdzionak: Affiliate Chapter Director Education Update 40 Joseph Juaire: Research & Education Council Director AWl Evening Classes in Clock & Watch Repair 42 Tony Riggio, CMW: Industry Advisory Board Director AWl Home Study Course in Clock Repair 42 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Robert D. Porter, CMW AWl Bench Courses 43 FELLOWS American WatchmakeiS-Ciockmakers Institute Robert F. Bishop J. M. Huckabee SPECIAL INTEREST James H. Broughton Gerald G. Jaeger Fred S. Burckhardt Robert A. Nelson AWl's Annual Meeting ·July 31 -August 3, 2003 15 George Daniels Wes Door ERRATUM: "A New Face--Successfully Installing a Paper Dial" 21 Benjamin Matz *Henry B. Fried *Hamilton E. Pease Josephine F. Hagans AWl Industry Advisory Board Members 31 Archie B. Perkins *Orville R. Hagans William 0. Smith, Jr. Ewell D. Hartman Horological Association of Virginia Convention 37 Milton C. Stevens *Harold J. Herman AWl Directors' and Committees' E-mail Address Directory 39 *Marvin E. Whitney 'Deceased fteorintjll!!and ~ n is prohibited without written ~rmission from the Ameri­ canW~t Chma kers-C i ockm a~ers Institute. Copyright ©2003 by the American ~Institute. COVER This month's cover features a Tavannes watch from the AWl-ELM Charitable Trust Orville R. Hagans Museum. President's Message Jack Kurdzionak, CW One of AWl's major functions is to provide continuing education for its membership to keep them abreast of the changes in our industry. These programs have been made available to our members for many years under the aegis of Project Extend and its associated bench courses. Sadly, for the past several years our available bench courses have been under utilized. Certification of our membership is another major function of AWl. Sadly, this benefit has also been under subscribed by our membership for the past few years. The directors are acutely aware that our membership has not been taking advantage of these membership benefits and they realize that something must be done to assist our members with their needs for both continuing education and certification. The directors also understand that both of these goals are best achieved as an interrelated effort. That is, AWI can and should provide courses leading to the certification of its members in various disciplines pertaining to watch and clock repair in addition to our continuing education programs. To accomplish these goals, I have asked the Certification and Education Committees to formulate two new watch certification examinations and to outline the educational requirements for our members to be able to study, practice and become certified in current watch technology. AWl will continue to certify watchmakers who wish to study traditional watch making practices; the new certifications will address the needs of the marketplace today and in the foreseeable future. Once the committee work has been done to provide a framework, our education director, Jim Lubic, will be asked to implement these programs. I sincerely believe that the effort expended for our members will be amply rewarded by having a substantial percentage of our members' skills and knowledge certified in order for them to better compete in the market­ place of today and in the future. In addition to education and certification, AWI is concerned about the availability of spare parts for watchmakers. A recent article in a national jewelry magazine mentioned that the ETA group was going to limit the sale of spare parts and movements to some Swiss assemblers. Many AWl members immediately believed that this was another Swiss attempt to control the American watch repair business and these members expressed their outrage in our AWl Matters chat room. (Continued on page 27.) Executive Director's Message James E. Lubic, CMW Last month I mentioned that the AWl Mid-Year Executive Committee Meeting is sched­ uled here at AWl for the weekend of February 22 & 23, 2003. There has been discussion of late on the AWl Yahoo Group, "AWl Matters," regarding the lack of information coming from AWl, the board, and the committees, and whether or not members are welcome to attend such meetings. These meetings are open to all AWl members. AWl is your organization, and you are entitled to attend any meeting that we may be having, with exception of executive sessions. The only thing we would ask is that you tell us in advance of your arrival so we can make sure that the room is large enough, and we have enough chairs in place when you get here, otherwise we waste a lot of time making last minute accommodations. So, even though this is a last minute invitation, I would like to invite you to the Mid-Year Executive Committee Meeting at AWl in Harrison, Ohio, February 22 & 23. If you can't attend we will post the minutes of the meeting on our website, or we can send them to you via the postal service. I would also like to announce the hiring of Gary Richards as the AWl-ELM Charitable Trust's Development Director.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Evolution Through Creating Unique Value Proposition
    Rochester Institute of Technology RIT Scholar Works Theses Thesis/Dissertation Collections 4-19-2015 Evolution through Creating Unique Value Proposition: The aC se of the Business Transformation and Value Proposition Development of Swiss Watchmaking Industry Domagoj Pavlek [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses Recommended Citation Pavlek, Domagoj, "Evolution through Creating Unique Value Proposition: The asC e of the Business Transformation and Value Proposition Development of Swiss Watchmaking Industry" (2015). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from This Master's Project is brought to you for free and open access by the Thesis/Dissertation Collections at RIT Scholar Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses by an authorized administrator of RIT Scholar Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Running head: SWISS WATCHMAKING VALUE PROPOSITION 1 Evolution through Creating Unique Value Proposition: The Case of the Business Transformation and Value Proposition Development of Swiss Watchmaking Industry By Domagoj Pavlek A Capstone Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Service Leadership and Innovation Department of Service Systems College of Applied Science and Technology Rochester Institute of Technology-Croatia Zagreb, Croatia April 19, 2015 SWISS WATCHMAKING VALUE PROPOSITION 2 Committee Approval: Jennifer Matic Date Capstone Advisor SWISS WATCHMAKING VALUE PROPOSITION 3 Abstract The project aims to determine how mature, re-identified and transformed industries that have appeared again, consequently create new value proposition on the market rather than simply restore old market positions and offerings. This study examines the case of the Swiss watchmaking as an industry that had gone through turmoil and cycles of re-development and explores content of various sources which can legitimize its changed identity and transformed business model.
    [Show full text]
  • Omega Speedmaster - a TIME CAPSULE WORLD MOOK MONO Special Edition Edited & Written by Kesaharu Imai Published by WORLD PHOTO PRESS
    Omega Speedmaster - A TIME CAPSULE WORLD MOOK MONO Special Edition Edited & Written by Kesaharu Imai Published by WORLD PHOTO PRESS A TIME CAPSULE—Omega Speedr~raster Front Cover: A TIME CAPSULE—Omega Speedmaster The story of the first watch in outer space. Edited & written by Kesaharu Imai. P2 As we make the transition into the twenty-first century, the Omega Speedmaster, small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, is in itself a time capsule of the twentieth century. P3 Foreword, The setting sun on a late autumn afternoon set scene for a visit from Mr Imai when he came to my office at the Van Nuys airport located in a suburb of Los Angeles. The creaking of the ffont stair5, as he entered the building, was reminicient of the erie awakening cry of a space craft preparing for laumch. I began my first Space Flight aboard Mercury-Atlas 9 thirty-three years ago! In looking back to those days, Mr Imai and I talked enthusiastically about the Omega Speedmaster, which served as a reliable personal tool throughout my mission duration completing 22 5 orbits around the earth! An impression of the universe was beyond my expectation and imagination. As a glimpse of limitdessness followed by an awe-inspiring view of the eatth are indeed indescribable. Being overwhelmed by an unprecedented experience I was not myself for some time till I noted the positive movement of ht e second hand on the Speedmaster, which in fact recorded such data as elapsed flight time and fuel consumption. "The development of science and technology today is undoubtedly the result of human wisdom which I believe stemmed from the passionate but romantic pursuit of scientists and engineers, said Me Imai.
    [Show full text]
  • Thank You for Purchasing Your New Bulova Timepiece
    Thank you for purchasing your new Bulova timepiece. Since 1875, Bulova has been committed to providing the right quality and style for a rapidly changing world, delivering exceptional design enhanced by superior technology. Your new Bulova has been precision-engineered and crafted of the finest materials. The following pages provide instructions on how to set and care for your new watch to ensure years of trouble-free timekeeping. Gracias por la compra de su nuevo reloj de Bulova. Desde 1875, Bulova se ha dedicado a proporcionar la calidad y el estilo apropiados para el mundo que tan rápidamente se cambia, brindándole un diseño excepcional mejorado por una tecnología superior. Su nuevo reloj Bulova se ha creado por ingeniería de gran precisión y fabricado con los materiales más finos. Las páginas a continuación proporcionan instrucciones sobre cómo ajustar y cuidar a su nuevo reloj para gozar años de uso de su reloj sin problemas. Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté votre nouvelle montre Bulova. Depuis 1875, Bulova s’engage à fournir la qualité et le style corrects pour un monde en évolution rapide et procure une conception exceptionnelle rehaussée d’une technologie irréprochable. Votre nouvelle montre Bulova a été conçue avec précision et fabriquée avec les matériaux les plus fins. Les pages qui suivent vous donnent des instructions sur la façon de régler et d’entretenir votre nouvelle montre pour assurer les années d’utilisation sans problème. Wir danken Ihnen, dass Sie sich für einen Bulova-Zeitmesser entschieden haben. Seit 1875 schon liegt Bulovas Anliegen darin, die richtige Qualität und den richtigen Stil für eine sich rasch wandelnde Welt zu bieten.
    [Show full text]
  • The Case of Switzerland and the World Watch Industry *
    469 Technological discontinuities and flexible production networks: The case of Switzerland and the world watch industry * Amy Glasmeier tain and augment their competitiveness in a global Unrr~rs~t~of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA economy. On the eve of the electronics revolution, the Swiss watch production system, centered in the mountainous Jura region, was flexible, cost The twentieth-century history of the Swiss watch industry effective, and extremely profitable. Both horizon- illustrates how cultures and industrial production systems ex- tally and vertically disintegrated, the Swiss system perience great difficulty adapting to external change at differ- offered enormous variety while maintaining qual- ent points in time. The current emphasis on production net- ity and timeliness of delivery. “The multiplicity of works - unique reservoirs of potential technological innovation realized through cooperation rather than competition among enterprises, and the competition and emulation firms - lacks a detailed appreciation of historic networks, and that characterized the industry, yielded a product in particular their fragile character in times of economic of superior quality known the world over for high turmoil. While networks can and do promote innovation within fashion, design, and precision” [21, p. 481. an existing technological framework, historical experience sug- Beginning in the 1970s when foreign competi- gests their fragmented, atomistic structure is subject to dis- organization and disintegration during periods of technological tion hurdled technological frontiers in watch change. An exclusive focus on “production” ignores other movements, advancing from mechanical to elec- constraints that are powerful forces governing the reaction tric, electronic, digital and finally quartz technol- abilities of regions. Previous research has largely relied on a ogy, the Jura’s undisputed dominance ended.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report / 2016 > 163 > Financial Statements
    SWATCH GROUP / ANNUAL REPORT / 2016 > 163 > FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NICO (9) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2016 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE SWATCH GROUP LTD > 164 SWATCH GROUP / ANNUAL REPORT / 2016 > FINANCIAL STATEMENTS > TABLE OF CONTENTS Consolidated financial statements 164–215 Financial review 165 Consolidated income statement 171 Consolidated balance sheet 172 Consolidated statement of cash flows 174 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 175 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 176–211 1. General information 176 2. Summary of significant accounting policies 176 3. Financial risk management 183 4. Segment information 184 5. Revenues and expenses 187 6. Income taxes 188 7. Earnings per share 190 8. Dividends paid and proposed 190 9. Cash and cash equivalents 191 10. Marketable securities and derivative financial instruments 191 11. Trade receivables 192 12. Other current assets 192 13. Inventories 193 14. Prepayments and accrued income 193 15. Property, plant and equipment 194 16. Intangible assets 195 17. Investments in associates and joint ventures 196 18. Business combinations 196 19. Other non-current assets 198 20. Financial debts and derivative financial instruments 199 21. Other liabilities 199 22. Accrued expenses 200 23. Provisions 200 24. Retirement benefit obligations 201 25. Commitments and contingencies 202 26. Share capital and reserves 203 27. Acquired goodwill 204 28. Details to the consolidated statement of cash flows 205 29. Employee stock option plan 205 30. Related party transactions
    [Show full text]
  • China Overtakes, Omega Closes in on Rolex and Other Key Findings
    ! !"""" "" 138 WORLDWATCHWEB europa star.com WorldWatchReport 2012: China overtakes, Omega closes in on Rolex and other key findings "Tamar Koifman & Faaria Baig, Digital Luxury Group Background Brazil, often described as a fast-emerging luxury market, remained Since 2004, the WorldWatchReport™, published by the Digital stagnant this past year, neither gaining nor losing market share in Luxury Group in partnership with Europa Star, has provided the comparison to other luxury watch markets. industry with an exclusive analysis of the interests and prefer- ences of luxury watch consumers around the world. Based on a Demand strong in China methodology utilising Digital Luxury Group’s proprietary technol- Coming of no surprise to those working for luxury watch brands ogy, the report identifies and analyses over 1 billion watch-related is the continued strength of China in driving overall watch searches and translates them into client intentions related to demand. Composed of three major regions and 56 ethnic groups, brands, models, distribution, replicas, price, and accessories. China’s diversity requires an in-depth understanding of local cul- ture and clientele preferences, and this is no different when The study tracks 40 of the most renowned luxury watch brands in analysing the interest for luxury watches. the top 20 markets across the globe: Coastal China, represented by major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, A.Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Hangzhou, and Dalian, represented 57 per cent of the nation’s Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Dior Watches, demand for luxury timepieces, highlighting that the luxury mar- Ebel, Roger Dubuis, Jaquet Droz, Harry Winston, Hermès, Richard kets in central China are still to be developed, a potential oppor- Mille, Franck Muller, Frédérique Constant, Girard Perregaux, Hublot, tunity for brands.
    [Show full text]
  • Business Networking in the Swatch Group
    SPECIAL SECTION: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE AND LOGISTICS , g A b s t r a c t n i Business Networking in the Swatch k r o As part of ’The Swatch Group’ ETA SA w t supplies watch movements and spare Group e n n g s parts to all Swatch brands and other i s s e e n customers such as retailers and watch- d i s e ¨ r RAINER ALT, HUBERT OSTERLE, CHRISTIAN REICHMAYR AND u makers. To improve the quality and the l b e , RUDOLF ZURMU¨ HLEN n t efficiency of the customer relationships n n a e h ETA started a Business Networking pro- m c e g n ject in cooperation with the University a o i n t a of St Gallen. This project focused on u b m i r the complementary application of two n t i s i a Business Networking strategies that are d h c , l e usually treated separately: supply chain y l d p o p management and electronic commerce m u s e (e-commerce). Both concepts allow for , c e n c e r establishing direct relationships to the r e e f m customers. Supply chain management e r m o s enables direct deliveries to the custo- c n o c i i mers at lower costs and improved t n a r o r reliability. E-commerce provides centra- e t p c o e lized catalogues and order entry proce- l n e i : a dures with significant advantages in s ESSENCE AND RELEVANCE OF Networking.
    [Show full text]
  • Checking for Proper Drop/Lock in the Swiss Lever Escapement
    w I • w <( LLJ 0 z c 1- m ~ :::J LLI Ul 11. ~ 1- ::J ::J z 0 <( [J I z 0 w :::: w 0:: w c:: w I I l.L f- m LLI 1- w 0 z I J: z 0:: 1- 1- 0 o_ 0 HoROLOGICAL'" HoROLOGICALTM TIMES Official Publication of the American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute TIMES EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES VOLUME 31, NUMBER 4, APRIL 2007 American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute (AWCI) 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924) or (513)367-9800 FEATURE ARTICLES Fax: (513)367-1414 E-mail: [email protected] 6 Patek Philippe 10-Day Tourbillon, By Ron DeCorte Website: www.awci.com 16 Checking for Proper Drop/Lock in the Swiss Lever Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Escapement, By John Davis Closed National Holidays 22 ETACHRON, Part 2, By Manuel Yazijian Donna K. Baas: Managing Editor, Advertising Manager Katherine J. Ortt: Associate Editor, Layout/Design Associate DEPARTMENTS James E. Lubic, CMW: Executive Director Education &Technical Director 2 President's Message, By Dennis Warner Lucy Fuleki: Assistant Executive Director Thomas J. Pack, CPA: Finance Director 2 Executive Director's Message, By James E. Lubic Laurie Penman: Clock Instructor 4 Questions & Answers, By David A. Christianson Manuel Yazijian, CMW: Watchmaking Instructor Certification Coordinator 26 From the Workshop, By Jack Kurdzionak Nancy L. Wellmann: Education Coordinator Sharon McManus: Membership Coordinator 31 AWCI Material Search Heather Weaver: Receptionist/Secretary 32 Affiliate Chapter Report, By Wes Cutter Jim Meyer: IT Director 35 AWCI New Members HOROLOG/CAL TIMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ron Iverson, CMC: Chairman 39 Bulletin Board Karel Ebenstreit, CMW 42 Industry News Jeffrey Hess Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW 44 Classified Advertising E-mail: [email protected] 48 Advertisers' Index AWCI OFFICERS Dennis J.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2020 2020 Annual Report Annual
    www.fhs.swiss Annual Report 2020 2020 Annual Report 1 Annual Report 2020 2 ISSN 1421-7384 The annual report is also available in French and German in paper or electronic format, upon request. © Fédération de l’industrie horlogère suisse FH, 2021 3 Table of contents The word of the President 4 Highlights of 2020 6 Pandemic - The FH’s response to Covid-19 8 AdIntelligence - New program to combat counterfeiting on the internet 10 The fight against counterfeiting - Seizures in the Middle East and South Asia 11 Free-trade agreements - Legal certainty and stability 13 Regulatory affairs - FH guides and other activities 14 Panorama of the 2020 activities 16 Improvement of framework conditions 18 Information and public relations 20 The fight against counterfeiting 22 Standardisation 27 Legal, economic and commercial services 28 Relations with the authorities and economic circles 29 FH centres abroad 30 The Swiss watch industry in 2020 32 Watch industry statistics 34 Structure of the FH in 2020 38 The FH in 2020 40 The General Meeting 41 The Board 42 The Bureau and the Commissions 43 The Divisions and the Departments 44 The network of partners 45 The word of 5 the President January 2020 marked an directive on batteries, which could have negative effects for excellent start to the year the watchmaking industry but also for the environment, which but was swiftly followed by the revised directive is supposed to protect more effectively. the devastating effects of the pandemic, with exports The fight against counterfeiting, which is a constant concern falling by 81% in April and in our sector, took on a new dimension.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2015 2015 Annual Report Annual
    www.fhs.ch Annual Report 2015 2015 Annual Report 1 FH Annual Report 2015 2 ISSN 1421-7384 The annual report is also available in French and German in paper or electronic format, upon request. © Fédération de l’industrie horlogère suisse FH, 2016 3 Table of contents The word of the President 4 Highlights of 2015 6 Swissness - Swiss made – Final step before entry into force 8 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair – Intensive surveillance 10 Counterfeiting on the Internet – Social networks in force 11 ISO/TC 114 - Watchmaking Conference – In Lucerne in May 12 Panorama of the 2015 activities 14 Improvement of framework conditions 16 Information and public relations 22 The fight against counterfeiting 26 Standardisation 33 Legal, economic and commercial services 34 Relations with the authorities and economic circles 35 FH centres abroad 37 The Swiss watch industry in 2015 38 Watch industry statistics 40 Structure of the FH in 2015 44 The FH in 2015 46 The General Meeting 47 The Board 48 The Bureau and Commissions 49 The Departments and the Services 50 The network of partners 51 The word of 5 the President In 2015 the watch industry Council will take its decision in 2016 according to the results experienced its first nega- of the consultation, the revised OSM is also expected to enter tive year since 2009, with into force in 2017. a fall in exports of 3.3%. This is due to the down- Defending the Swiss made label abroad, the FH took action turn in trade in Hong Kong, against a Chinese participant at the Hong Kong Watch and China and Russia.
    [Show full text]
  • HULU and the FUTURE of TELEVISION: a CASE STUDY An
    HULU AND THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION: A CASE STUDY An Honors Thesis (HONRS 499) by Matthew Rodgers Thesis Advisor Michael Hanley Associate Professor of Journalism Ball State University Muncie, Indiana May 2011 Expected Date of Graduation May 2011 Abstract Understanding current media trends and adapting to ever-changing consumer desires is essential to success in advertising. Hulu is one of several new Internet-based services that deliver television content to consumers without using the traditional broadcast or cable channels used in the recent past. This document compiles information concerning this new service and presents it as a case study for the evolving television market, especially as it concerns advertisers. 2 Acknowledgements I would like to thank the following people for their patience, understanding, guidance and encouragement throughout the duration of this project: Michael Hanley Kevin and Karen Rodgers Katie Mathieu Nathan Holmes and Noah Judd microPR: Joey Lynn Foster, Kenzie Grob, Kati Ingerson, Ben Luttrull and Adam Merkel 3 Table of Contents I. Abstract ..............................................................,........................... " ...... 2 II. Acknowledgements ... '" ........... .. .. ........... ... ................. .... ....... .................... 3 III. Table of Contents ............................. ................ .... ...................................... 4 IV. Statement of Problem ...... ...... ............ .. ...................................................... 5 V. Methodology ............ '"
    [Show full text]
  • Estimating Pocket Watches
    For the Latest in Watchmaker's Tools & Parts .Jitn·el visit @www.JulesBorel.com, click on products .JI•••·el New Bergeon Organizer e Heavy duty organizer holds five new BG7013 dip oilers and five of your BERGEON favorite screwdrivers and allows them to be individually positioned as you like. In the center is a large block of new dustless synthetic material for oiler cleaning and 5 oil cups with lids and polished wells. Includes the five new oilers (1 each of 5 sizes) and 5 screwdrivers (sizes of your choice). Made of metal and weighs a hefty 6 pounds, base measures 9 x 4 inches. Swiss made. BG7011 New Oiler-Screwdriver Organizer $ 539.- New Bergeon Precise Oilers These new dip oilers have been in development for over a year with a leading €1 BERGEON watch company. Special machined stainless steel tips are designed to hold a consistent quantity of oil and allow for a precise deposit. Handles are color coded, anti-slip and anti-static. Set includes one each of .18, .24, .32, .45mm tip sizes. Swiss made. BG7013-4 Set of 4 new Precise Oilers $ 99.- Greiner-Vibrograf MagnoTest Magnetism Sensor A new piece of equipment that identifies magnetism in you customer's watch. Many of today's electronics can magnetize watches, and that magnetism can affect their timekeeping ability. Your customer will be able to see the red LED lights that indicate the degree of magnetism and will appreciate your demagnet­ izing service. Made in Switzerland. TS-Magnotest2 Greiner Magnetism Sensor $ 575.- Practical Watch Repairing Book A thorough book on mechanical watch repairing, valuable to the beginner as well as the expert.
    [Show full text]